Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 30 | 21 | 26 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Nuggets 118-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.